The sister of ‘Real West Coast Baddies’ star Kash has been arrested in connection with her fatal shooting in Oakland, California. Kash died on Sunday, October 11, after being shot during an altercation. Her sister, Vernika Dunbar, has reportedly been arrested and charged with manslaughter. The fatal shooting appears to have been a tragic accident.
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Vernika Dunbar Allegedly Shot Kash While Pistol-Whipping Sister’s Opponent
The Shade Room reported that Kash died on Sunday after being shot during an altercation on the 200 block of 14th Street in Oakland. The shooting reportedly occurred near the Cave Lounge around 1:30 a.m., and new details reveal what allegedly went down.
Apparently, Kash was fighting with a woman outside the Cave Lounge when her sister, Vernika Dunbar, intervened. Dunbar reportedly fatally shot Kash while she was trying to pistol-whip the woman, and the gun went off, according to KTVU. Subsequently, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office charged Dunbar with involuntary manslaughter.
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According to TMZ, the fatal shot that killed Kash was fired by Dunbar.
Kash Fatally Shot In Oakland
As reported by The Shade Room, Kash died at a local hospital on Sunday after being shot. As mentioned, the ‘Young & Reckless’ star was involved in an altercation near the Cave Lounge.
The reality TV star, whose real name is Mackayla Paige, had shared footage on her Instagram Stories as she partied mere hours before her tragic death. However, the Oakland Police Department has not yet revealed what led to the altercation.
Kash’s Family Speaks Out
Kash’s cousin, Nicky Clayton, told KTVU that she doesn’t know what happened but noted that the reality TV star had been with family when the tragedy occurred.
“She was chilling,” she said. “She was with family, so she was supposed to be good. I don’t know what transpired or nothin’ like that, but I know she’s supposed to be here… It’ s like hearing about it is one thing, but then when you got to go get on Instagram and social media and you see everybody posting stuff like that, it’ s like, that’s the image that’s, like, in my brain.”
Her cousin, Azima King, also spoke out, per NBC Bay Area News. King said that she was “angry” about the tragedy.
“Angry, that’s all I feel right now,” said King. “She was lively, the life of the party, she wanted to have fun and wanted positive energy around her. She wanted to be somebody. She wanted to make it, she had big plans and dreams… Unfortunately she was with the people she felt the safest with, and she was supposed to be alright. She was supposed to make it home.”
